{
  "id": 2208429,
  "title": "Will Bills edge rusher Bradley Chubb be on hot seat next season?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/will-bills-edge-rusher-bradley-chubb-be-on-hot-seat-next-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T19:24:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bills-edge-rusher-bradley-chubb-192452218.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Next season, the Buffalo Bills will be relying heavily on linebacker Bradley Chubb to bolster their defensive front and contribute to their high-octane offense. The team, led by new head coach Joe Brady, is looking to improve their sack count from the sixth-lowest in the NFL during the 2025 season. Chubb, who recently signed a three-year, $43.5 million deal, will be the face of the franchise's pass-rushing unit as it enters the twilight of his career.\n\nChubb, who missed the entire 2024 season, returned in 2025 with solid statistics, recording 8.5 sacks and a 13% pressure rate. However, at 30 years old, the question remains whether Chubb can return to his pre-ACL injury form from 2023. With potential star caliber players Josh Allen, James Cook, and DJ Moore already on the roster, the Bills are in need of a veteran pass-rushing talent to enhance their defensive line. As the organization prepares for a new era, Chubb's performance will be scrutinized to determine if he can meet the expectations placed upon him.",
  "summary": "Bradley Chubb will have a lot to prove next season with the Bills, with a potential bounce back year in the cards for the star edge rusher.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}